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Portrait of Man
Copy negative of a portrait of Jonathan Stone standing, wearing a suit, taken by Keck in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Portrait of Beverly Smith
Copy negative of the portrait of Beverly Smith. In the picture a baby is sitting on a wooden chair smiling. She is wearing a dress and a hat.
Portrait of Man; Portrait of Woman
1 copy negative of 2 images. The first is a portrait of Walter Smith. He is dressed in a suit and wearing a cap. The second image is a portrait of Verna Smith Hurley.
Infant
Copy negative of baby Thelma Frances McCarley in a plaid dress sitting on the beach at Corpus Christi in 1907.
Texas: Robstown Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Robstown, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Includes red overprint of roads classifications and a quadrangle location diagram. Relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Texas: Orange Grove Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Orange Grove, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, borders between counties, water bodies, ranches and farms, railroads, windmills, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 10 feet) and spot heights. A quadrangle location diagram is included in the lower-right corner of the map. Scale 1:62,500
Nueces County
Blue line print of survey map of Nueces County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, bridges, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (4000 varas to 1/2 an inch).
[Finance Chair Report and Related Documents]
Documents related to the Finance Chair Report presented at the WASP board meeting in Corpus Christi in April 2001. They include a balance sheet, a profit and loss statement, a budget listing revenue and expenses, the Finance Chair Report, the Treasurer's Report, and a proposal about finding candidates to serve as treasurer.
[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen]
Newspaper clippings of an article about why a charity, Christ's Kitchen, is unable to accept donations of meat. There are advertisements and obituaries on the back of the clippings.
[WASP Spring 2001 Board Meeting]
Agenda for the WASP board meeting held April 20, 2001 in Corpus Christi, Texas. At the end of the list of new business items, a handwritten note states, "Disposition of funds when we dissolve."
[Clipping: Three Rescued Fliers Thank Vietnamese]
Newspaper clipping of an article about U.S. Navy pilots who were rescued by a Vietnamese ship after crashing in the South China Sea. The article includes a photograph of Elizabeth Steinnecker and another navy pilot. On the back of the clipping are articles about local news and a one-panel cartoon about cartoons.
[Clipping: WASP history]
Newspaper clippings of an article about the disparities between the treatment and requirements of WASP members and men serving in the US Air Force. On the back of the clippings are brief articles and letters, as well as an advertisement for Kmart.
[Clipping: Long-Due Recognition]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about WASP member Maxine Flournoy. The article includes two photographs of Flournoy. On the back of the clipping are other articles, about popular culture and politics.
[Sailors in a Lounge]
A black and white photograph of a group of sailors in a lounge.
[A Map Taken From a Mathematics Work Book]
A Mercator Projection of a map including Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, Victoria, and Corpus Christi on a grid with every line being 15 minutes.The magnetic variation is 10 degrees east, and the scale is 1:2,027,520.
[Letter from Mrs. Carolyn T. Hutchinson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1953]
Letter from Mrs. Carolyn T. Hutchinson to Truett Latimer requesting that he oppose House Bills 484, 796, and 813 in order to protect the standards of pharmacist licensing in Texas.
[Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1953]
Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer discussing his support of House Bill 156, regarding allowing junior colleges to offer classes for bachelor degrees.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Harvin, March 2, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Harvin discussing his support of House Bill 156, regarding allowing junior colleges to offer classes for bachelor degrees, and looking forward to meeting in Austin to discuss Del Mar College.
[Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1953]
Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer inviting him to visit Del Mar College while he is in Corpus Christi with other representatives.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Forsyth, May 25, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Forsyth discussing enjoying their meeting in Corpus Christi and requesting they visit again if Gordon is ever in Abilene.
[Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer discussing first his pride in Latimer and then mentioning how, on Latimer's suggestion, McLaughlin's preacher has begun urging the congregation to write their representatives about the Horse Racing Bill.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John McLaughlin, January 30, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John McLaughlin requesting he get his acquaintances to write their representatives about their opinions on a horse racing bill coming to vote.
[Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, August 27, 1952]
Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, congratulating him on his run-off victory in his race for representative.
[Letter from Ruth Delmar Sullivan, 1953]
Letter from Ruth Delmar Sullivan to other women of the House and Senate discussing the suggested dress code for upcoming events on May 2nd and 3rd in Corpus Christi. Ruth's name is circled in blue pencil at the bottom of the letter with the name and address of Gordon Forsyth handwritten beneath it. "Breaker's Hotel" is written to the right of her name.
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]
Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
[Brown On Board USS Lexington]
Photograph of Eleanor Brown on board the USS Lexington with a red and white plane seen on the lower deck in the background. Text can be seen pasted below the photo on cloud print paper that describes the naval cruise and lists several attendees, including Brown.
Report from the Secretary 2000-2002
Report from the Women Airforce Service Pilots secretary, Elaine D. Harmon on important organization meetings and discussion held from 2000 to 2002.
[Clipping: "Reunion Brought Memories of High-Flying Pilot Days"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the 30th WASP anniversary reunion. Certain WASPs' experience in service is also shared.
Region II Report
A review of Region II of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization by Betty Jo Reed, in which she explains her rationale for not holding a mini reunion, thanks the group's president for hosting her in Texas, and professes her gratefulness for being a WASP.
[Resolution by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce - 1957-04]
Resolution by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce. It has the objective to make a law to permit a required number of citizens from a county to petition their commissioners' court to call an election to determine whether a majority of the citizens desire precinct lines to be redrawn so as to prevent the domination of the county government by a minority of the voters.
[Letter from Lander Legett to Ruth Legett - November 25, 1928]
Letter written to Ruth Legett from Lander Legett, concerning their family genealogy.
[Letter from L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones - December 8, 1934]
Letter written by L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones, speaking of his recent visit to Abilene and of their family tree and genealogy.
[Photograph of Group in Front of W. H. Howard Home]
Photograph of a group in front of the home of W. H. Howard (pictured here as the third from the left). Note on the back of the photograph reads, "A. C. and Dorothy Howell. Brother and sister Howard, Maxie, Pearl Howell and grandson. Corpus Christi, Texas, March, 1949, in front of the Howell home."
[Photograph of Group in Front of the Howard Home]
Photograph of Jesse P. and Maxie Sewell, Pearl Howell, and a man holding a baby boy in front of W. H. Howard home. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "J. P. and Maxie (marked out) Sewell, Pearl Howell, A. C. and Dorothy Howell's son, in front of the Howell Home, Corpus Christi, Texas, March, '49."
[Photograph of W. H. Howard Home]
Photograph of the home of W. H. Howard, showing Brother and Sister Howard and Maxie standing on the front lawn. A large palm tree, on the right of the photograph, can be seen in the front yard.
[Photograph of Group in Front of House]
Photograph of two women and a man standing on the sidewalk leading up to a house with a bay window. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Brother and sister W.L. Howard and Maxie in front of the Howard house, Corpus Christi, Texas, March, '49."
[Telegram from Dr. J. J. Stephan, March 30, 1953]
Telegram to Truett Latimer from Dr. J. J. Stephan requesting Latimer vote in opposition to House Bills 484, 796, and 813, regarding pharmacy practice standards.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Mary E. Steel, February 6, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Mary E. Steel discussing his intentions to carefully consider his vote on Texas House Bill #5, regarding amending laws on optometry, and stating when the public hearing on the bill will be.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Stephen, March 31, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Stephen discussing the current status of House Bills 484, 796, 813 with the Public Health Committee.
[Letter from Quida Sanford to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1957]
Letter from Quida Sanford to Truett Latimer supporting House Bill 8.
[Letter from Walt Roeber to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957]
Letter from Walt Roeber to Truett Latimer; he encloses copies of the resolution that will be presented at the State Jaycee Convention in Corpus Christi.
[Letter from Williams C. Cunningham to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1961]
Letter from Williams C. Cunningham to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his support in tabling House Bill 2.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. M. Hunt, February 23, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. M. Hunt discussing the horse race gambling proposal, the general sales tax, and the liability insurance law.
[Telegram to H. E. Butt, April 13, 1961]
Telegram from H. E. Butt for Truett Latimer stating his opposition to House Bill 156.
[Letter from Eloise Norman to Truett Latimer, February 26, 1961]
Letter from Eloise Norman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse track gambling.
[Letter from Mary E. Steel to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]
Letter from Mary E. Steel to Truett Latimer discussing her support for Texas House Bill #5 and her desire to see the standards raised in the field of optometry.
[Letter from A. S. Price to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1953]
Letter from A. S. Price to Truett Latimer requesting that he oppose House Bills 484, 796, and 813 in order to protect the standards of pharmacist licensing in Texas.
[Letter from William H. Shireman to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1953]
Letter from William H. Shireman to Truett Latimer discussing how he enjoyed working together and he hopes to meet again if either of them are ever traveling through each other's regions.
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dyer to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1961]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dyer to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolution 4.
[Letter from Mrs. W. V. Graham to Truett Latimer Opposing HJR 4]
Letter from Mrs. W. V. Graham to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolution 4.
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